Let sleeping dogs lie meaning | English from movies

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1. 0:00
   Theo Should I mention the old invoice tomorrow?
2. 0:04
   Hana Sure. And bring popcorn for the fight.
3. 0:08
   Theo So no invoice but popcorn?
4. 0:12
   Tutor Gentle and friendly.
5. 0:17
   All of My Heart: Inn Love Let's just leave well enough alone.
6. 0:21
   Tutor Calm and wise.
7. 0:25
   Blue Jasmine Let's let sleeping dogs lie.
8. 0:29
   Tutor Serious warning.
9. 0:34
   Hollywood Ending Why open a can of worms?
10. 0:38
    Hana Let sleeping dogs lie. Talk about the new contracts.
11. 0:42
    Theo Fine. But I already bought the popcorn.

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1. Question 1

   Your friends had an argument last year, and now they get along. What can you say to stop someone from bringing it up?

   A Let's let sleeping dogs lie. B Why don't we rock the boat? C Let's open a can of worms.
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2. Question 2

   Which line sounds most like a serious warning?

   A Let it go. B Why open a can of worms? C It's water under the bridge.
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3. Question 3

   What does "Let's just leave well enough alone" mean?

   A Things are bad, so let's fix them. B Things are fine, so let's stop changing them. C Let's leave the room now.
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4. Question 4

   A coworker apologizes for an old mistake. Which reply shows you are not upset now?

   A Don't rock the boat. B It's water under the bridge. C Why open a can of worms?
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5. Question 5

   In the Short, why does Hana tell Theo to talk about the new contracts?

   A The new contracts are late. B Talking about the old invoice could start a fight. C Theo forgot the invoice.
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